Anders was born in Sweden and came to live in the U.K. in the early 90's. He studied with Jason Rebello and began playing jazz, funk, blues, soul and R'n'B on tour throughout the U.K. Since 1998 Anders has worked with various musicians and bands in England and Europe, including Peter Gabriel, Pee Wee Ellis (Saxophone/Composer with James Brown & Van Morrison's band), Tony Kofi (Saxophone/Composer), Mississippi John L Watson (vocals with Jimi Hendrix etc.) Cameron Pierre, the Courtney Pine Quartet and Tony Remy.

Anders has performed with Joan many times in recent years and features on her new album Promiseland